NINJA Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 6L [OL550UK] Electric Pressure Cooker, Air Fryer, Combi-Steam, Slow Cooker, Grill, Bake, Silver

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Previous versions required you to use a separate lid for cooking, so this is a welcome change that makes it easier to switch between modes and also saves on space. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current multi cooker or just want to dive straight in with an appliance that does (almost) everything, the 11-in-1 is worth paying a premium for. Aside from pressure cooking, steaming and slow cooking, it can also air fry, steam fry, make steam-baked cakes and, like the Sage, produce home-made yogurt. It’s very nicely styled, too – indeed, to my mind it’s better looking than the silver-clad Sage Fast Slo Go I recently reviewed. This Ninja, like the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, goes a few steps further by including the wherewithal to air fry food with hardly any oil.

The 25 minute cook time is only slightly longer than cooking it on the stove, but the results were perfect and it’s nice not to have to watch over it. You can fit a 2 kg whole chicken in this cooker which means that you can can cook meals for up to four people. If you’re sceptical about Instant Pots or multi-cookers, give the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker a try and you might just become a convert.

The 15-in-1 and 14-in-1 are more suitable for larger families whereas the 11-in-1 would be ideal for a smaller family. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone and use may affect your credit score. Derek (aka Delbert, Delvis, Delphinium, Delboy etc) specialises in home and outdoor wares, from coffee machines, white appliances and vacs to drones, garden gear and BBQs.

After pressure cooking, the steam release valve will need to be flicked to the vent position to release the steam.During cooking, steam vents out of the back of the appliance so it’s best to be near a cooker hood or window, if you place it under a shelf or wall cupboard you’ll get condensation collecting from all the steam. Here at T3 we're also big fans of the even more versatile Ninja Foodi 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker OL750, but for now, let me tell you more about the more affordable and almost exactly as good OL550UK.

NEVER put the cooker base, digital cooking probe or probe cap (if included) in the dishwasher or immerse it in water or any other liquid. Please allow for any and all pressure to be released, at which time the display will show "OPN LID" or "OPN," indicating you can now move the SmartLid Slider to Combi-Steam (position 2) or Air Fry/Hob (position 3) to unlock the lid.When using the Slow Cook function for recipes that take 4+ hours to cook, you may need to empty the condensation collector during cooking.

It’s already a go-to brand for some of the best Instant Pot alternatives, but its new range of SmartLid multi-cookers has taken the already versatile kitchen appliance to the next level. The chili thickened up significantly during cooking, giving us a rich and tasty dinner for very little effort. You can cook multi-tier meals with veggies underneath and protein on top, but I wasn’t able to comfortably fit more than two large pieces of salmon on the rack.Keep Warm mode is not intended to warm food from a cold state but to keep it warm at a food‐safe temperature (75°C) after cooking is complete. I was so gobsmacked with the result of the chicken legs that I decided try the same bœuf bourguignon recipe I used for the Sage Fast Slow Go and I have no complaints whatsoever with the result. Above the digital display, a large slider switches between pressure cooking, steaming and air frying modes with ease, and the elegant new design means that you no longer need to swap lids when using the pressure functions.